ARTICLE I –
NAME
The
name of this organization shall be:
THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF ENDOCRINE SURGEONS (IAES).
ARTICLE II –
OBJECTS
The object of the association shall be to provide a forum
for exchanging information and developing new knowledge in the field of
endocrine surgery, whether by clinical experience or laboratory investigation.
ARTICLE III
– MEMBERSHIP
- Membership
in the association shall be awarded to surgeons in good professional standing
and with a major interest and an active practice in endocrine surgery after
appropriate application and evaluation by the Membership Committee. Membership
may also be awarded to a surgeon in training with a special interest in
endocrine surgery. Contribution to the scientific literature pertinent to
endocrine surgery will be an important factor in determining
membership. - There shall
be three types of members: Active, senior and
honorary.
| A. |
Active members shall consist of original charter members and all members subsequently elected. The number of active members shall not be limited. |
| B. |
Active mernbers who have reached the age of 65 years will become Senior members. Senior mernbers shall have all the responsibilities and privileges of active mernbers. By request, senior members shall not be required to pay annual dues. |
| C. | Honorary members shall consist of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to endocrine surgery. They shall have no voting privileges, nor be eligible for election to office, nor be subject to dues assessment. |
ARTICLE IV –
MEETING
A biennial assembly of the association shall be held in
accordance with the bylaws.
ARTICLE V –
OFFICERS/COUNCIL
- Officers of
the association shall consist of a president, a president-elect a
council-coordinator, and a secretary-treasurer all to be elected as provided in
the bylaws. - There shall
be a Council of the association consisting of the officers, immediate past
president, and eight council members.
ARTICLE
VI – ALTERATIONS/REPEAL
The association may alter or
repeal any article of this constitution by a three-fourths affirmative vote of
members present at the biennial assembly, provided a copy of the proposed
change has been delivered to each members 60 days in advance of the assembly
meeting.
ARTICLE VII
The association shall function
under the auspices of the International Society of
Surgery/Société Internationale de Chirurgie (ISS/SIC), which
shall be responsible for collection of annual dues, selection of the biennial
meetingsite, and the principal arrangements, therefore. The ISS/SIC shall have
no authority regarding the contents of the scientific program of the IAES. All
members of the IAES are required to be members of the ISS/SIC.
The IAES
shall have representation on the Executive Council of the ISS/SIC, as well as
on the Editorial Board of the WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY (WJS).
Bylaws
ARTICLE I –
ELECTION OF MEMBERS
- Application
forms for active membership shall be available only by request of a member, and
shall be provided by the secretary. Completed application forms signed by the
candidate and two sponsors, who shall be members of the IAES, shall be
delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer. An up-to-date bibliography, curriculum
vitae, and a six-month operative log shall accompany the application form.
Completed applications shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee who has
the right to accept or reject any application for membership in the
association. - Candidates
for honorary membership shall be proposed in writing to the Executive Committee
through the Secretary-Treasurer. Candidates approved by the executive Committee
will be elected honorary members in accord with the same procedure regarding
active membership.
ARTICLE II –
OFFICERS/COUNCILORS
- The
President and the President-Elect of the association shall be elected for a
term of two years. The term of all other officers shall be for a term of six
years (three meetings). - the
Secretary-Treasurer shall keep minutes of the meetings of the association and
the Executive Committee, receive and care for all records belonging to the
association, and conduct the correspondence of the association. This office
will issue to all members a written report of the preceding year’s transactions
to be read to the Executive Committee and membership at the biennial assembly.
The Secretary-Treasurer shall receive all monies and funds belonging to the
association, pay all bills, and report to the Executive Committee at the
biennial assembly meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer will prepare a financial
report for audit at the biennial assembly.
ARTICLE
III – COMMITTEES
There shall be two standing committees of the
association:
- Membership/Nomination Committee:
President-Elect, President, President Ex-Officio, Council-Coordinator and
Secretary-Treasurer. - Publications/Program Committee:
President-Elect, President, President Ex-Officio, Council-Coordinator and
Secretary-Treasurer.
ARTICLE IV –
MEETINGS
- A biennial
assembly of the association shall be held at the time and place to be
determinated by the ISS/SIC. - During the
biennial assembly, there shall be an executive session of the membership. The
business of the association shall be conducted at this time. The report of the
Nominating Committee shall be presented to the members during the executive
session. Nominations may be made from the floor. Officers of the association
and council members shall be elected by majority vote of active and senior
membership during the executive session. - Any member
of the association may invite one or more guests to attend the biannial
assembly. This invitation should be requested in writing through the ISS/SIC
central office at least six months prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE V – FEES/DUES
- Dues and
assessments shall be levied by the Council of the ISS/SIC. - Any member
whose dues remain unpaid for a period of one year shall be so informed by the
Executive Secretary of the ISS/SIC. Nonpayment of dues for three successive
years shall be constituted as grounds for dismissal from the association.
ARTICLE VI –
RESIGNATIONS, EXPULSIONS
Resignations of members in otherwise good standing shall be accepted by
majority vote of the Executive Committee.- Charges of
unprofessional or unethical conduct against any member of the association must
be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee’s
concurrence or disallowance of the charges shall be presented to the membership
at the biannial assembly executive session. A three-fourths affirmative vote of
the members present shall be required for expulsion.
ARTICLE
VII – QUORUM
- A minimum
of 30 members shall constitute a quorum at the biennial assembly to effect
changes in the constitution and bylaws of the association to make assessments,
to authorize appropriations or expenditures of money other than those required
in the routine business of the association, to elect officers and members, and
to expel members. - For the
transaction of other business the members present at any biennial assembly
shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE
VIII – ALTERATIONS/REPEAL
Bylaws may be altered or repealed at
the biennial assembly by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present.
ARTICLE IX – PROCEDURE
Proceedings of the association
shall be conducted under Robert’s “Rules of Order”.